Edo State, in the last 72 hours recorded 23 new cases and five deaths between last Saturday and yesterday from the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi who disclosed this yesterday during the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by Governor Godwin Obaseki added that the new figures bring the total number of deaths recorded in the second wave of the pandemic to 68.
Dr Obi noted that in the 72-hours 950 samples were collected with 123 new recoveries and 216 active cases which are being managed were recorded at various treatment and isolation centres in the state.
He said: “Edo State, in the last 72 hours, recorded 23 new cases, five deaths and 123 recoveries from coronavirus (COVID-19).
“With the new death figure, Edo has now recorded a total of 68 deaths since December 01, 2020, when the state started the second wave of the pandemic.”
The Incident Manager who decried the rising fatality rate in the state advised residents to comply with the state’s prevention protocols to remain safe and protect the elderly population who are most vulnerable to the virus.
Obi added: “Edo State has continued to record a steady rise in the number of deaths from the virus. This is a serious concern and calls for caution. Residents must take personal responsibility to halt the spread of the pandemic and protect the state’s elderly population.
“It is important to observe the safety and preventive protocols so as to protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus. Wear your facemask when in public, wash your hands regularly under running water, use alcohol-based hand sanitisers and observe social distancing.”
He urged citizens with any COVID-19 symptoms to contact the Edo Emergency Operation Centre.
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